How to Protect an Outdoor Redwood Chair
People buy redwood furniture for their outdoor patios and decks not only because of their beauty, but also because of their durability. Sometimes this type of furniture can be expensive, so it is natural that you will want to protect it. It takes very little time to apply finishes to redwood furniture, and that time is well worth the effort. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Unfinished Redwood Furniture
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Clean the furniture well before applying finish.
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Bring your furniture under a covered location such as a carport or a garage. Keep the furniture out of direct sunlight while you are working on it.
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Apply teak oil---especially to all of the exposed parts of the wood. Use the oil for a natural look. Do not apply teak or any other kind of oils to wood that is already covered with a polyurethane, as the wood will not absorb the oil, leaving your redwood exposed to the elements and unprotected.
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Use a rag to rub the oil into the wood. Let the oiled wood sit for a few hours before applying the second coat to allow the wood to absorb as much of the oil as possible.
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Add about three coats of oil each year to complete the process. Apply the oil in the late fall so that the furniture has several months to absorb the oil before being exposed to the elements again.
Previously Finished Redwood Furniture
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Strip the furniture if there was a previous finish. Brush on a commercial stripper. Allow it to set according to the manufacturer's suggestions. Remove the stripper and the previous finish.
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Wipe the redwood furniture thoroughly and sand the wood lightly.
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Use an outdoor stain or polyurethane finish for best results and better protection from the elements.
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Wipe on the stain using a rag. Allow the stain to dry for 24 hours.
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Apply the polyurethane with a natural bristle brush. Allow the polyurethane dry for 24 hours.
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Sand lightly with a 220 grit sandpaper to rough up the polyurethane just a little and help the next coat to adhere better. Apply the second coat.
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Apply as many coats of polyurethane as desired, making sure to allow plenty of drying time, and performing a light sanding between each coat.
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